Bmw K 1600 B vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1600 B vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Bmw K 1600 B: 160 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 348 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model) hp, 272 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1600 B
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
175 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
348 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
160 hp @ 7,750 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
175 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (electronically limited)
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
348 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1600 B
8.5/10
"The finest engine in touring wrapped in a genuinely capable bagger."
Pros
+Sublime inline-six engine
+Exceptional long-haul comfort
+Semi-active suspension impresses
Cons
−Heavy low-speed handling
−Expensive dealer servicing
−Infotainment glitches early models
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
7.5/10
"Dependable, honest cruiser that punches above its used asking price."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine reliability
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Affordable used market pricing
Cons
−Wallowy at highway speeds
−Stock seat punishes long rides
−Chrome quality disappoints over time
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